At their annual Awards this year, the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) honoured one of South Africa’s most accomplished dancers for his exceptional talent and tenacity. At 88-years-old, Johaar Mosaval took home the Dance Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by JTI. Born in District Six in 1928, Mosaval never allowed the chains of Apartheid to restrict his dreams. First noticed at a primary school pantomime, he was invited to attend the UCT Ballet School from 1947 to 1949, an offer that was not … [Read more...] about Lifetime Achievement Award for Dance goes to 88-year-old
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Pieter Dirk Uys – Failure is essential to success
Since the 1960s, Pieter-Dirk Uys has been poking fun at the country’s past while finding hilarious ways to ensure it progresses positively. The satirist, performer, author and social activist was recognised for his ample contributions to the arts at the 19th annual ACT Awards. Sponsored by DALRO, this Theatre Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon Uys at the glittering Sophiatown-themed Awards ceremony at Sun International’s The Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg. “As an organisation that … [Read more...] about Pieter Dirk Uys – Failure is essential to success
Albie Sachs – An iconic custodian of human rights in South Africa
Among the six legends presented with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 19th Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Awards was constitutional and creative crusader, Albie Sachs, who was honoured for his commitment to democracy, arts and culture in the country, often under exceptionally trying circumstances. The cornerstone of the ACT Awards ceremony, which was held at Sun International’s The Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg on Friday, 21 October, is the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards. Lifetime … [Read more...] about Albie Sachs – An iconic custodian of human rights in South Africa
Penny Siopis: Take risks, be resilient, don’t be afraid to show your vulnerabilities
Visual artist Penny Siopis was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to the arts at the 19th annual Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Awards, held at Sun International’s The Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg on Friday, 21 October. Lifetime Achievement Award winners, who are nominated and selected by the current and previous ACT Trustees, are individuals that the Awards’ sponsors are proud to acknowledge for the impact they have had on the South African creative industry. Since … [Read more...] about Penny Siopis: Take risks, be resilient, don’t be afraid to show your vulnerabilities
Meet Literature Lifetime Achiever, Dr. Mongane Wally Serote
Pivotal South Africa poet, Dr. Mongane Wally Serote has been lauded as the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Literature Lifetime Achiever for 2016. This Award, sponsored by Media24 Books, aims to acknowledge Serote’s significant contribution to South African prose. “The Romantic notion of poets is that they are the prophets of society – sometimes with more justification than in other cases,” says Managing Director of Media24 Books, Eloise Wessels. “It is undoubtedly true that good literature … [Read more...] about Meet Literature Lifetime Achiever, Dr. Mongane Wally Serote
Lifetime Achievement Award for Johnny Clegg
One of South Africa’s most revered musicians, Johnny Clegg, has been honoured with the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Lifetime Achievement Award for music. Sponsored by SAMRO, the Award aims to celebrate Clegg’s fruitful career. Clegg, who is sometimes referred to as Le Zoulou Blanc (The White Zulu) has been an iconic figure both locally and internationally, ever since his band, Juluka, released their first album in 1979. He says receiving his trophy at the ACT Awards, which were held at … [Read more...] about Lifetime Achievement Award for Johnny Clegg
Son of Butterworth, Loyiso Mkize is a 2016 ImpACT Awards finalist
Buuterworth born Loyiso Mkize, is a 29-year-old visual artist based in Cape Town. Mkize developed a love for art from the age of 5 and has followed his passion to this day becoming a fine artist and comic book illustrator. Mkize's creation KWEZI, a proudly South African superhero comic book series about a young city dweller who discovers he has superhuman abilities which leads him on a journey of self-discovery and realization of purpose. Interested in African identity, Mkize has built a career … [Read more...] about Son of Butterworth, Loyiso Mkize is a 2016 ImpACT Awards finalist
Two Eastern Cape scholars into final for scholarship
Six gifted Grade 12 scholars are one step closer to claiming their share of R800 000 to help realise their dream of studying the performing arts at tertiary level. This incredible opportunity has been granted to them as part of the 8th annual Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Scholarship Programme. Since 2009, ACT has been supporting arts students through this Programme. The only difference this year is that there are more Scholarships on offer to Grade 12 scholars and first and second year … [Read more...] about Two Eastern Cape scholars into final for scholarship
PE Auditions for an aspiring emcee
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is on the hunt for an effervescent emcee to host the ACT Scholarships final at the Market Theatre on Monday, 10 October. Aspiring emcees from around the country will have the opportunity to audition for this prestigious position, as ACT visits various South African cities and towns to host the Scholarships auditions. Kicking off later this month, the Scholarships auditions will see matric, first and second year performing arts scholars and students battle … [Read more...] about PE Auditions for an aspiring emcee
Scholarships that change young lives
Since 2009, the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) has been supporting arts students through their scholarship programme. The only difference this year, is that there are more scholarships on offer to Grade 12 scholars and first and second year university students than ever before. Supported by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC), the Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Organisation (DALRO) and the Nedbank Arts Affinity, the 2016 Scholarships Programme will change the lives of dramatic arts, … [Read more...] about Scholarships that change young lives
2016 ImpACT Awards Judges announced
An esteemed panel of judges have been confirmed to single out the winners for the 2016 ImpACT Awards, to be held in Johannesburg in the last quarter of the year. Held annually, the Awards recognise and celebrate excellence within the arts, culture and creative sectors in South Africa. Sitting on the judging panel this year are Beneficiary Relations Manager for the National Lotteries Commission, Sershan Naidoo; ACT chairperson, Melissa Goba; Dance Umbrella Director, Georgina Thomson; actress, … [Read more...] about 2016 ImpACT Awards Judges announced
#creativeintersections regional post-conference seminars
Following the highly successful ACT | UJ Arts & Culture Conference held in Johannesburg in March, eight regional post-conference seminars will take place around the country between late April and early May 2016. These run-off seminars have been devised by sponsored conference delegates, who will share the knowledge they learnt in Johannesburg with their peers in their respective province’s art circles. Out of the 453 applications for sponsored passes to the #creativeintersections-themed … [Read more...] about #creativeintersections regional post-conference seminars
Six groups move closer to R80 000 grants
The final day of the ACT | UJ Arts & Culture Conference saw creatives from across the country battle it out in the Pitch Perfect session. Groups that were formed prior to, or at, the conference each had three minutes to impress the judges with an interdisciplinary project idea, but only six of them have moved closer to one of the two R80 000 grants. Sponsored by the National Arts Council (NAC), the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) and Nedbank Arts Affinity, a total of R160 000 will be made … [Read more...] about Six groups move closer to R80 000 grants
Call for applications for paid ACT internship
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is calling for applications for a six-month full-time internship funded by The National Lotteries Commission (NLC). This Johannesburg-based opportunity will see the successful candidate gain hands-on and significant practical experience, as they work closely with the ACT team on their Scholarships Programme between May and October 2016. ACT is seeking a young graduate with a keen interest in arts administration and the performing arts. The internship … [Read more...] about Call for applications for paid ACT internship
R160 000 in Grants on offer at UJ Arts and Culture Conference
Delegates attending the 2016 ACT | UJ Arts & Culture Conference will have an opportunity to pitch for one of two R80 000 grants for an interdisciplinary project. Sponsored by the National Arts Council (NAC), the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) and Nedbank Arts Affinity, a total of R160 000 will be made available to two innovative interdisciplinary projects that are developed during the BASA Hatchery session at the two-day #creativeintersections conference. “We are extremely excited to … [Read more...] about R160 000 in Grants on offer at UJ Arts and Culture Conference
